Bitwise Survey Highlights Rising Cryptocurrency Adoption Among Financial Advisors in 2025

Phyrex posted on X. A recent survey conducted by Bitwise in 2025 reveals significant trends in cryptocurrency adoption among financial advisors. The survey highlights ten key findings, indicating a growing interest and involvement in digital assets. Firstly, the allocation of cryptocurrencies in client accounts has reached a new high, with 32% of advisors reporting such investments over the past year, up from 22% in 2024. Additionally, 56% of advisors now hold cryptocurrencies in their personal portfolios, marking the highest level since the survey began in 2018. The size of cryptocurrency allocations in client portfolios is also increasing. Among clients with crypto exposure, 64% have allocations exceeding 2%, a notable rise from 51% in 2024. Furthermore, 42% of advisors can now purchase cryptocurrencies in client accounts, a significant increase from 35% in 2024 and 19% in 2023. Stablecoins and tokenization have captured the interest of advisors, with 30% expressing interest, followed by concerns about fiat currency devaluation (22%) and AI-related crypto investments (19%). Looking ahead to 2026, 65% of advisors are optimistic about Bitcoin's price, with 62% expecting Ethereum to rise and 57% anticipating an increase in Solana's value. Once invested, advisors tend to maintain or increase their crypto exposure, with 99% planning to do so by 2026. Advisors show a preference for crypto index funds over single-coin funds, with 42% expressing interest in index funds within potential crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs). When reallocating assets to cryptocurrencies, advisors predominantly source funds from stocks (43%) or cash (35%). Crypto equity ETFs remain the top choice for advisors' allocations in 2026. The survey suggests that more high-net-worth investors are transitioning into long-term investors, often opting to increase their holdings rather than sell. Most investors believe Bitcoin and Ethereum will see significant price increases by 2026. Traditional investors continue to favor spot ETFs, with net inflows and trading volume data reflecting their risk appetite and fear of missing out (FOMO). As of now, there is no clear trend indicating a full entry into a bear market.